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Blame it on the Chips?

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Used cars are supposed to go down in value. Last month, their value increased by more than 10 percent – something that has never happened before. Supposedly because there is a shortage of new cars – because there is a shortage of semiconductor “chips,” the linchpin of all the electronics in new cars. But what if it isn’t the “chips” but the electronics  that are causing people to shy away from new cars in favor of less electronic used ones? They have electronics too, of course – assuming they’re newer than the late 1970s, when cars began to transition from being mechanical things with the only electronic thing (other than … Continue reading →

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A Legal System Corrupted

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I’ve always had great respect for our legal system. It’s as good as any of which I’m aware. No, I’m not naive. I’m fully aware that every institution depends on the competence and integrity of those involved and that means sometimes decisions are rendered that are wrong — muddy thinking and sometimes corrupt judges; self-seeking prosecutors; incompetent counsel; bad and poorly written laws; false testimony by liars — all contribute now and then to unjust resolutions. But in recent years, my faith has been even more badly shaken by continued and obvious corruption all the way down the line. This week there are … Continue reading →

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